Miracle in Milan (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1951, Miracle in Milan is a comedy, fantasy and drama film directed by Vittorio De Sica, running about 100 minutes. “An impudent, riotous laugh on the lives and morals of our day!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Once upon a time an old woman discovers a baby in her cabbage patch. She brings up the child and, when she dies, the boy, Toto, enters an orphanage. Toto leaves the orphanage a happy young man, and looks for work in post-war Milan. He ends up with the homeless and organizes them to build a shanty town in a vacant lot. The squatters discover oil in the land and Toto sees a vision of the old woman who gives him a magic dove that will grant him anything he wishes.
Who’s in it. Miracle in Milan stars Emma Gramatica as La vecchia Lolotta, Francesco Golisano as Totò, Paolo Stoppa as Rappi and Guglielmo Barnabò as Mobbi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Miracle in Milan has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Miracle in Milan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Miracle in Milan tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Miracle in Milan (1951)?
- In US, Miracle in Milan is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Miracle in Milan worth watching?
- Miracle in Milan holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Miracle in Milan?
- Miracle in Milan stars Emma Gramatica, Francesco Golisano, Paolo Stoppa, Guglielmo Barnabò and Brunella Bovo.
- When was Miracle in Milan released?
- Miracle in Milan was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.